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Is He the Right One? 10 Red Flags When Dating Older Men

10 Red Flags When Dating Older Men

Stanley Parker
3 min readJul 17, 2024

Does this sound familiar?

“When I first started dating an older man, I didn’t think much about the age gap. But as time went on, subtle red flags began to appear. He often tried to control the way I dressed, made passive comments about my friends, and sometimes treated me like I was naive. It became clear that some older men may use their age or experience to manipulate or hold power in the relationship. Looking back, these were early signs I wish I’d paid more attention to.”

Dating older men can be interesting, but there are some warning signs you should watch out for.

Red Flags When Dating Older Men

Here are ten red flags to keep an eye on.

1. He Talks About His Ex All the Time

If an older man frequently talks about his ex, it might mean he’s not over her. Constantly bringing her up in conversations can show he’s still hung up on his past relationship. It’s important to be with someone who is focused on the present and future, not stuck in the past.

2. He Acts Controlling

A man who tries to control your actions, choices, or who you hang out with can be a big problem. Older men might feel they know better…

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Stanley Parker
Stanley Parker

Written by Stanley Parker

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